Around Town — 8-21-13

TODAYChurch open house
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 4057 King Wilkinson Rd. in Lincolnton, will host an open house for an after school camp 5:30-6:30 p.m. for ages 5-12.

THURSDAYSchool supply event
Communities in Schools, in partnership with United Way of Lincoln County and Wal-Mart and other area nonprofits and churches, will handout backpacks with school supplies to area residents in need 1-3 p.m. at the Farmers Market in Lincolnton. Parents must bring their children in order to collect items and will be asked to stay in their vehicles and drive up to the market, where volunteers will take down their information.

“Paint & Sip”
Gallery 27, 808 W. N.C. 27 in Lincolnton, will host a “Paint & Sip” event 7-9 p.m. with owner Stacey Pilkington-Smith. All skill levels are welcome. Cost is $20 for gallery members and $25 for non-members. Attendants must be 21 and up and are asked to bring their own wine bottle. Canvas, paints, paintbrushes and easels will be provided. To register, visit ncgallery27.com. For more information, call (704) 240-9060.

LCS Board meeting
The Lincoln County Public Education Foundation’s Board of Directors will meet 12 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room of the School Board Office on N. Generals Blvd. in Lincolnton. Those who plan to attend are asked to contact Karen Drum at (704) 736-1017 ext. 30216 or kdrum@lincoln.k12.nc.us by Wednesday.

Church cookout
Greater Moore’s Chapel AME Zion Church, 1009 E. Main St. in Lincolnton, will host a back-to-school cookout 4 p.m. with crafts, hamburgers, prizes, a water slide, free school supplies and more.

Ladies conference
The Women’s Ministry of Providence Baptist Church, 1110 E. Pine St. in Lincolnton, will host its 12 Conference 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 a.m. Saturday followed by lunch. The guest speaker will be former Lincolnton native Dr. Victoria Sowell Dunston, of Agape Word Church in Florida and Victoria Dunston Ministries.

Church breakfast
Daniels Lutheran Church, 3170 Reepsville Rd. in Lincolnton, will host a breakfast 7-10 a.m. in the fellowship hall. The event will be Pastor Ted Bost’s last church breakfast. For more information, call him at (704) 735-8034 ext. 2388.

Ladies conference
The Women’s Ministry of Providence Baptist Church, 1110 E. Pine St. in Lincolnton, will host the second day of its 12 Conference at 9:30 a.m. followed by lunch.

Shred event
Federal Credit Union and Habitat for Humanity of Lincolnton’s Re-Store will host a free shed event 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Re-Store, 809 E. Sycamore St. in Lincolnton. For more information, call (704) 736-9490.

Church carnival
Hull’s Grove Baptist Church-North, 270 Car Farm Rd. in Lincolnton, will host its community outreach C.A.R.E. carnival 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with games, face painting, water slides, food, music and more. For more information, call (704) 640-6675 or (704) 732-1191.

School supply giveaway
Grace Baptist Church, 495 Horseshoe Lake Rd. in Lincolnton, will host a school supply giveaway 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for struggling families. Supplies and refreshments will be in the fellowship hall. The outreach event is sponsored by the church and Offering Hope Ministries of Mooresville.

Summer bash
Crouse Fire Department’s Ladies Auxiliary will host an “End of Summer Bash” 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the department, 2764 W. N.C. 150 in Crouse. Activities will include music, a dunking booth to dunk a fireman, food, corn hole, water games and more. Individuals have until 10 a.m. the day of the event to register for corn hole. To register, call (704) 735-2247 or (980) 241-8934, and leave a message.

BBQ/Chicken benefit
A BBQ pork and chicken benefit dinner will be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Hebron UMC, N.C. 27 in Vale. Proceeds will benefit local residents John and Laura Davis, whose home was destroyed by recent flooding. Dine-in and carry-out options will be available.

Gabriel reunion
The annual Gabriel reunion will be 12 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church in Terrell, N.C. Attendants are asked to bring a covered dish for lunch. All descendants of Alli Gabriel are invited.

Animal shelter meeting
An informational meeting about making Lincoln County Animal Shelter a no-kill shelter will be 3:30-5 p.m. at the Charles R. Jonas Library, 306 W. Main St. in Lincolnton.

Kiser reunion
The annual Jonas S. and Mary Minnie Kiser Reunion will be 4 p.m. at Ivey Memorial Methodist Church, 1360 Ivey Ch. Rd. in Maiden. A covered dish meal will be served at 5 p.m. followed by a short business meeting. For questions, call (828) 428-9167.

Cruisin’ for a Cause
Cruisin’ for a Cause will take place 5-10 p.m. in downtown Lincolnton to raise funds for various area non-profits including Amy’s House, Coalition Against Child Abuse, Relay for Life and Hesed House of Hope. For more information, email crusinforacause@yahoo.com.

Music event
Road Connections Music Agency will present, in connection with House of Favor Ministries, The Big 20th Anniversary Weekend Celebration with The Voices of Grace of Newton 6 p.m. at 7225 W. NC. 10 in Vale. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Additional music groups will perform including The Gospel Persuaders of Rock Hill, S.C., The Hope Family of Gastonia, The Gospel Echoes of Taylorsville, The Sensational Heavenly Voices of Lincolnton and God’s Choice of Belmont. For more information, call Bro. Robin Williams at (704) 831-5165.

Church concert
“The Littles,” of Monroe, will perform 7 p.m. at Living Word Ministries, 1062 N.C. 16 in Lowesville. Cost is $10 for teens and up. Free hot dogs will be served at 4:30 p.m. For more information, call (704) 618-9762 or visit livingwordatlkn.com and click on “events/music” page.

SUNDAYChurch anniversary
Asbury UMC, 3097 Asbury Ch. Rd. in Lincolnton, will celebrate its 150th year anniversary with a homecoming worship service at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Sally Langford, assistant to the Bishop. A covered dish lunch will follow the service in the fellowship hall. Bluegrass group Dixie Moon will also perform. For more information, call (704) 735-6448.

Pastor farewell
Daniels Lutheran Church, 3170 Reepsville Rd. in Lincolnton, will serve Holy Communion at their 11 a.m. service, which is Pastor Ted Bost’s final service at the church. A covered dish lunch will follow in the fellowship hall. For more information, call (704) 735-2388. or visit danielselca.org.

Homecoming
Antioch UMC, N.C. 150 in Crouse, will host its annual homecoming celebration with an 11 a.m. service with guest speaker Butch Ross. A covered dish lunch will follow the service. A business session will be at 2 p.m. A love offering will be taken up during the service for the Building and Cemetery Fund. Contributions may also be mailed to Antioch UMC Fund, P.O. Box 4 in Crouse.

Community luncheon
Boger City UMC, 2320 E. Main St. in Lincolnton, will host a community luncheon 11:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall with a homestyle meat, vegetable combination, drink and dessert. An $8 donation is suggested.

Grape Stomp Festival
WoodMill Winery, 1506 John Beam Rd. in Vale, will host the second day of their annual Grape Stomp Festival 12-5 p.m. Admission is free. Event will take place rain or shine. For more information, call (704) 276-9911 or visit woodmillwinery.com.

Reunion
Bivens, Canipe, Kanipe and Helms reunion will be 1 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, 200 Bethel Church Rd. in Lincolnton. The Singing Epps Family, of Georgia, will perform 11 a.m. at Shalom Baptist Church, 210 N. Aspen St. in Lincolnton, and 6 p.m. at High Shoals Church of God in High Shoals. Attendants are asked to bring a covered dish lunch and game. For more information, call (980) 241-8934 or (704) 276-3577.

Music event
Road Connections Music Agency will present the second day of The Big 20th Anniversary Weekend Celebration with various musical groups performing 4 p.m. at Providence Missionary Baptist Church, 1110 E. Pine St. in Lincolnton. Doors will open at 3 p.m. For more information, call Bro. Robin Williams at (704) 831-5165.

MONDAYBoard of Trustees
Gaston College will host its Board of Trustees meeting 4 p.m. in the Myers Center Board Room on the second floor of the Dallas Campus, 201 U.S. 321 in Dallas.

UPCOMINGJewelry class
ReGistration is open for a jewelry class 9:30 a.m. Sept. 9 at the Citizens Center in Lincolnton, sponsored by the Lincoln County Extension and Community Association. Beginning and advanced students are welcome. To register or for more information and class cost, call (704) 736-8461.

Scronce reunion
Descendants of Jackson Silvanus & Mary Elizabeth Heavner Scronce are invited to attend the 2013 Scronce Reunion 12 p.m. Sept. 14 at Daniels Lutheran Church, 3170 Reepsville Rd. in Lincolnton. Attendants are asked to bring a dish, drink and photos to share. Lunch will be at 1 p.m. For more information, contact one of the following: Frances Hallihan at (904) 614-0077 or 99gwhfth@comcast.net; Shari Richard at (704) 735-4932; or Angie Horne at (704) 732-0266. Anyone from out of town staying at the Hampton Inn in Lincolnton can call (704) 735-2000.